https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/houston-rockets-weekly--7507445enSportsCopyright Andy Portsmithhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3f46dab15d507ab01def58a84ae61138.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/houston-rockets-weekly--7507445Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:29:22 +0000Andy PortsmithAndy Portsmithfeeds@spreaker.comDaily game recaps for Houston Rockets — part of the Afterplay Network.false7df79512-fa89-5add-ba10-633aa4f5373fepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/houston-rockets-game-review-nov-4-2026-107-117-vs-minnesota-timberwolves--76185120https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76185120Thu, 05 Nov 2026 08:00:04 +0000Andy PortsmithThe Rockets dropped their first home game of the season to Minnesota, and Mike breaks down how a competitive night fell apart in the final frame. Alperen Sengun's triple-double, Reed Sheppard's energy, and the turnover problem that cost Houston...347falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/houston-rockets-game-review-nov-2-2026-109-93-vs-boston-celtics--76147142https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76147142Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:00:05 +0000Andy PortsmithAlperen Sengun orchestrates a 109-93 dismantling of the Celtics as Houston moves to 7-1 and claims the top spot in the Western Conference.409falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/houston-rockets-game-review-oct-31-2026-119-98-vs-oklahoma-city-thunder--76105020https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76105020Sun, 01 Nov 2026 08:00:04 +0000Andy PortsmithMike Michaelson breaks down Houston's 119-98 blowout of Oklahoma City. Jabari Smith Jr. drops 30, Marcus Smart catches fire from deep, and Alperen Sengun returns with a near triple-double. A 6-1 start says the Rockets are for real.480falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/houston-rockets-game-review-oct-30-2026-111-116-vs-dallas-mavericks--76094908https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76094908Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:00:03 +0000Andy PortsmithHouston Rockets lose to the Dallas Mavericks 116-111 in NBA Cup Group Play, snapping their 5-0 start. Mike Michaelson breaks down how a dominant first half turned into the season's first loss.379falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/houston-rockets-game-review-oct-28-2026-132-100-vs-milwaukee-bucks--76074047https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76074047Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:58:57 +0000Andy PortsmithThe Houston Rockets are 5-0 for the first time since 2014-15 after a 32-point blowout in Milwaukee. Fred VanVleet scored 15 straight points in the third quarter, and this team keeps finding ways to win without its best players.412falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/houston-rockets-game-review-oct-26-2026-120-110-vs-atlanta-hawks--76071163https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76071163Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0000Andy PortsmithAlperen Sengun nearly touches a triple-double with six steals as the Houston Rockets start 4-0 for the first time in twelve years. Mike breaks down the game, the dominance, and what this means for the season ahead.399falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/houston-rockets-game-review-oct-24-2026-121-114-vs-atlanta-hawks--76070714https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76070714Sun, 25 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0000Andy PortsmithHouston picks up a gritty 121-114 road win in Atlanta's home opener to start the season 3-0 for the first time since the 2017-18 Western Conference Finals run. Reed Sheppard's breakout night and a massive three-point shooting differential tell the story.364falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/houston-rockets-game-review-oct-23-2026-114-110-vs-san-antonio-spurs--76070495https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76070495Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0000Andy PortsmithHouston improves to 2-0 behind Alperen Sengun's 29 points and Amen Thompson's game-saving block on Wembanyama in a tense 114-110 road win at Moody Center.373falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/houston-rockets-game-review-oct-21-2026-128-110-vs-dallas-mavericks--76070239https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76070239Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0000Andy PortsmithHouston blows out Dallas 128-110 to snap an eight-game season opener losing streak. Kevin Durant and Jabari Smith Jr. each drop 30, Fred VanVleet hits a three on his first shot back from an ACL tear, and the Rockets' second quarter was the most...352falsefull